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Thursday, 2 October 2014

Reality kicks in....

So, here we are, already in October and I have been feeling a little bit "meh" for a few days now as the realisation of our impending return to the UK has finally kicked in.  I don't want to go back, he doesn't want to go back and coupled with two disobedient dogs, the mood in the Bulgaria camp is a little flat.

Due to reasons outside of our control, we are UK bound in a little over two weeks.  This really sucks, roll on March!  Packing has begun (not that we are going to be taking a lot with us, but there are some things we absolutely must bring back and cannot forget) and as much as we try and stay positive and happy to be here for the remainder of our stay, it bubbles to the surface at times and we both know what the other is thinking.  Hugs are the only answer.

Part of me will be glad of the break from the 6.30am starts and feeding those two mutts, but the other part knows I will miss them desperately, the little buggers - how could I not.  Look at them!

Posing Ralk
Posing Ralf

Sleepy Ralf
Sleepy Ralf

Stroppy Rambo - sick of his name being called for the photo!
Stroppy Rambo - sick of his name being called for the photo!

Just before he went for a paddle
Just before he went for a paddle

At least we know they will be well looked after and most probably spoilt rotten over winter in the kennels we managed to secure for them.  Heated, if you don't mind!

Anyway, there are some bright sides.  We have been busy with moving, separating and burning wood:

Another bonfire
Another bonfire
Burn baby, burn
Burn baby, burn
- entertaining guests (CJC and Fi):

CJC
CJC

Fi
Fi
 - eating out, eating in and generally trying to make the most of our last few weeks, so it's not as doom and gloom as I make out.  Well, not ALL the time..

With two more guests due to arrive a few days before we head back, I suppose at least we have something to look forward to.  Not quite sure how they'll feel about sharing a double bed though! Hah!

Here are a few random shots of some of the things I will miss:

Amazingly camouflaged insects
Amazingly camouflaged insects
Surprisingly colourful catepillar - the moth is very drab and dull
Surprisingly colourful catepillar - the moth is very drab and dull
Ants - hours of entertainment for me.  Love this little blighters.
Ants - hours of entertainment for me.  Love this little blighters.
 Also, some of the sites that have become almost normal, but still absolutely mesmerising:

Topless Mr.  Mmmmm. :)
Views from the lowest point on th eland - the front gate.
Views from the lowest point on th eland - the front gate.
Other side of the valley
Other side of the valley
Beautiful hillsides
Beautiful hillsides

Everywhere you look is just stunning
Everywhere you look is just stunning
Skinny bridges to drive across
Skinny bridges to drive across
Birds eye view
Birds eye view
Misty mornings, right before the sun burns it off
Misty mornings, right before the sun burns it off
And finally, the most important part of this journey.  A couple of shots of the bestest man in the world (to me anyway):

Bright light, bright light
Bright light, bright light
Hat modelling in Bulgaria - new job
Hat modelling in Bulgaria - new job
And with that, I will bid you farewell and goodnight, with some obligatory sun shots.  Today's sunrise:

Creeping up
Creeping up
View from the gate again.  Beautiful.
View from the gate again.  Beautiful.
Through the bushes
Through the bushes
Into the mist it goes
Into the mist it goes
If you are very lucky, you may get to see me over winter at some point.

Over and out, for now!

A x

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